REID HOFFMAN is world-renowned entrepreneur and investor. He is cofounder and executive chairman of LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network with 160+ million members. Previously he was executive vice president and on the founding board of directors of PayPal. He is also a partner at Greylock, a leading Silicon Valley venture capital firm. He is an early investor in over 100 technology companies, including Facebook and Zynga.

Recognizing college students dedicated to

We're looking for the most entrepreneurial student leaders in the world.

We want to help you invest in yourself, your network, and your community.

We are no longer accepting applications.Follow @startupofyou for future announcements.

Master the strategies that will make you a more successful leader and prepare yourself for a 21st century career.

Strengthen your professional network.

Access exclusive content, resources and events.

Become part of a special network of likeminded individuals. Their networks become your networks. And the sum will be greater.

From private webcasts to support for your on-campus efforts, empower yourself to empower your communities.

BEN CASNOCHA is an award-winning entrepreneur and author. He has written for Newsweek and public radio’s Marketplace and appeared on CNN, the CBS Early Show, and CNBC. BusinessWeek has named him one of "America’s best young entrepreneurs". He has spoken to more than ten thousand students and businesspeople in countries around the world.

The Start-Up of You Student Fellowship is for current college student leaders (anywhere in the world) who are particularly entrepreneurial and want to join an exclusive network of like minds. We want to help the brightest students live out the message of the book The Start-Up of You...for free.

During the fall semester of 2012, Student Fellows will:

join an exclusive online network of likeminded student leaders around the world
access private webcasts with Reid and Ben, content, and resources to help you in your career
work with the Start-Up of You team to facilitate on-campus events about the future of work and careers
receive free copies of Reid and Ben's bestselling book The Start-Up of You

This is just the launch of the program, so there will be more to come. This summer (2012) we're identifying key leaders on campuses, recognizing them for what they've already done and empowering them to do more.

About the Student Fellowship

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We are no longer accepting applications.Follow @startupofyou for future announcements.